OverviewThe Head of Service (HoS) will lead Liaison and Diversion (LandD), an all-age service that identifies and supports people who have mental health, learning disability, substance misuse or other vulnerabilities who are in the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders, and the aligned service, Reconnect, which engages with adults with identified vulnerabilities, as they leave detention and reconnect with their communities.This operational role is to lead the delivery of the Liaison and Diversion and Reconnect Services and the ongoing development of the service portfolio in line with local and national objectives as well as those of the Trust. The post holder will lead and manage a non-medically-led multi-professional team that operates across the Thames Valley (TV), Hampshire and Isle of Wight (IOW).Leadership in the delivery of the BHFT strategy for LandD and collaboration in the integration vision for effective LandD services across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the IOW.Deliver high-quality, outcome-focused LandD and Reconnect services across Thames Valley, Hampshire and IOW.Develop initiatives to improve life and health outcomes for people in or leaving the justice system.Build effective pathways and broker access to appropriate services. Provide screening and mental health assessments in courts and custody to identify vulnerabilities, support diversion, and ensure protection for adults with care needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Liaison and Diversion (LandD) and Reconnect services and the ongoing development of the service portfolio.

Manage a non-medically-led multi-professional team across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Provide leadership to deliver the BHFT strategy for LandD and contribute to the integration vision for effective LandD services across the TV, Hampshire and IOW.

Ensure high-quality, outcome-focused LandD and Reconnect services are delivered across the footprint.

Develop initiatives to improve life and health outcomes for people in or leaving the justice system.

Build effective pathways and broker access to appropriate services.

Provide screening and mental health assessments in courts and custody to identify vulnerabilities, support diversion, and ensure protection for adults with care needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience of service leadership in health and criminal justice services

Extensive knowledge of mental health and criminal justice legislation

Successful track record of developing innovative and/or award-winning health services

Committed to being present in services across the TV and Hampshire/IOW footprint with a minimum of 3 days per week service-based presence

Role DetailsBand 8C

37.5 hours/week, minimum 3 x days per week service based, 2 x days flexible

About Berkshire HealthcareBerkshire Healthcare delivers award-winning services that support people with mental health vulnerabilities within the criminal justice system. This is an exciting role for an innovative and experienced leader to head our Liaison and Diversion Services across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Berkshire Healthcare is one of the top three mental health and community Trusts in the country and we seek constantly to be a leader in client focussed service development. We are seeking an exceptional individual who will work directly with service teams, clients and stakeholders to take this flagship service forward under the new government initiatives in the justice system.

Note: this role requires police vetting, therefore individuals with a history of criminal conviction or legal proceedings cannot be considered, also residence in the UK for at least 3 years is required. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ''outstanding'' by the CQC, we''re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we''re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Benefits

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

27 days'' annual leave rising with service plus the opportunity to buy and sell

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave

Free parking across Trust sites

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